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YP15 VRJ

2015 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,362 mi
Last recorded111,362 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11851,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 VRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,626 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 88,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,340 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YP15 VRJ is a 2015 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 51,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP15 VRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP15 VRJ registered?

YP15 VRJ is a 2015 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is YP15 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP15 VRJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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